William Paterson University

PROGRAM FEATURES:
The Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business academic program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Global Business features a curriculum that is balanced between general education, global business, and other related business courses. The program

(a) requires the completion of core courses in the concentration area of global business, where the successful graduate will have the requisite skill sets to compete effectively in diversified global markets or internationally oriented enterprises,
(b) mandates the successful completion of related coursework that provides coverage in all areas that form the basis of fundamental business core competency, and
(c) stresses a well diversified general education core, including specific courses that enhance public speaking skills, introduce behavioral sciences, increase competency in analytical and mathematical sciences, and address issues of ethics and diversity in organizations.

Consistent with the College of Business undergraduate program objectives, the global business program

(1) strives for academic excellence in addressing educationally oriented learning components that will provide students with the knowledge requisite to becoming competitive in the professional arena or continuing with an advanced degree in the area of study,
(2) familiarizes students with issues related to dynamic and contemporary organizations through coursework and professional enrichment,
(3) increases students� problem recognition and analysis skills, as well as technological proficiency, and (4) encourages the enhancement of presentation and communication skills.

The department is also the home of the E*TRADE Financial Learning Center, representing one of the few trading floors located within an academic institution. Coursework, as well as related seminars, are conducted from the center, where datafeeds, databases, and software commonly utilized by the business professional are leveraged to the benefit of the student�s academic learning objectives.

� The contemporary graduate of the global studies program will be familiar with the processes and culture present within organizations that are either entering or currently existing within international markets. Graduates will be familiar with exporting, licensing, direct investment, joint ventures, and currency translation. Organizational issues and unique multinational marketing and management perspectives will be explored. Moreover, graduates will understand the social, ethical, political and economic complexities of foreign environments, and their implications concerning the firm�s financial, organizational, technological and human resources practices.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Curriculum Requirements:
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program in Business Administration, with a concentration in global business, must satisfy the:

a. General Education (GE) Core and Upper Level Elective (68 credit hours) requirement, including:

ECON 201 Macroeconomic Principles
PSY 110 General Psychology, or SOC 101 Principles of Sociology
POL 110 Introduction to Politics

Business Administration majors may utilize these courses in fulfillment of the �social science� credit hour requirement.

COMM 110 Communication in Action

Business Administration majors may utilize this course in partial fulfillment of the �arts and communication� credit hour requirement.

MATH 140 Quantitative Mathematics I

Business Administration majors may utilize this course in partial fulfillment of the �Science� credit hour requirement.

Students with a global business concentration must satisfy their nine credit upper level directed elective requirement by choosing three courses from the following list (Notes: (a) No more than two courses may be chosen from any one discipline, and (b) credit hours in fulfillment of this requirement may be earned abroad)

AACS 304 African Caribbean History
AACS 338 African Politics (same as POL339)
AACS 341 Contemporary Caribbean Societies
ANTH 342 The Ethnology of East Asia: China
ANTH 359 Cultural Change in Latin America
ECON 303 International Finance
GEO 300 Geopolitics
GEO 310 Trade and Transportation Geography
GEO 331 Geography of Asia
GEO 332 Geography of the Middle East
GEO 333 Geography of Europe
GEO 334 Geography of Africa
GEO 335 Geography of Latin America
HIST 327 America as a World Power
HIST 338 Europe Since 1914
HIST 361 Modern Japan
HIST 371 Modern China
HIST 381 Modern Latin America
HIST 392 Contemporary Middle East
POL 332 Eastern Political Systems
POL 333 Politics of the Third World
POL 336 Politics of Asia, India, & China
POL 337 Politics of Latin America
POL 338 Caribbean Political Systems
POL 339 African Politics
POL 342 International Political Economy
POL 345 United States Foreign Policy
POL 347 The Middle East in World Politics

b. Common Business Program Core (33 credit hours)

c. Major Requirement (18 credit hours): Students with a concentration in global business must take:

ECON 360 Economic Growth and Development
ECON 370 International Economics
FIN 400 International Financial Management
MGT 309 International Management
MKT 316 International Marketing
MKT 475 Supply Chain Management

d. College of Business Directed Elective Course Curriculum Requirement (9 credit hours): These courses are directed elective courses, and are periodically updated to reflect current trends in business education. The designated courses are chosen by the appropriate department and may be either business courses or courses from related areas.

MATH 145 Quantitative Mathematics II
ECON 355 Diversity in Organizations: 1.5 credit hours
MGT 350 Ethics and Business: 1.5 credit hours

In addition, one three-credit course at the 200-level or above that is offered by the Cotsakos College of Business must be chosen. Alternatively, one three-credit course from the specified list given below can be completed. Students are encouraged to consider coursework that segues well with their specific area of interest.

GEO 150 World Regional Geography
PHIL 334 Business and Ethics (Requires PHIL 110 Introduction to Philosophy, and PHIL 200 Ethics)
POL 240 International Relations
POL 342 International Political Economy

2. Professional Enrichment Requirements and Opportunities:
All College of Business majors are strongly encouraged to attend Professional Enrichment events. Bonus points may be awarded for attendance at such events or it may be part of the final grade for certain courses. Contact your instructor for more information.

a. Students interested in gaining professional work experience should consider the (a) internship, (b) practicum, or (c) job shadowing alternatives. Internships are individualized structured work experiences where a student is placed in an organization for the purpose of working under a supervisor and gaining hands-on experience in the area of interest. Alternatively, a practicum is a guided work experience conducted within a group framework, where groups provide consultation to small businesses, under the mentorship of a faculty sponsor. Job shadowing entails a one-to-one linkage between a student and a business leader in the area of interest. The student meets with the business leader, on-site, and �shadows� the business leader at the workplace for one day. This provides the student with an inside glimpse of what the profession of choice entails, and an opportunity to spend one day in the company of a professional in the workplace. Internship and Practicum experiences earn credit hours, job shadowing contributes to enrichment points.

b. The College of Business and the department of Economics, Finance, and Global Business offer numerous professionally oriented activities for students to attend. These activities promote the professional development of the student, and many of these activities earn enrichment points. These activities include: Careers in Global Business, the Business Leaders� Symposium, the Finance Symposium, and the Resume Writing Seminar, among others.

COURSES:
Unless otherwise noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

GLBS 399 Selected Topics
A topic not covered by an existing course.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department Chairperson and the College of Business Dean (1-6 credits)

GLBS 485 Practicum in Global Business
A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business organization.
Prerequisites: (1) either FIN 400, ECON 370, MKT 316, or MGT 309, (2) Junior status, (3) Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in the major, and (4) permission of the department Chairperson and the College of Business Dean

GLBS 490 Internship in Global Business
This is a cooperative education/field work experience. The mission of the internship program is to provide students with a valuable employment experience by working, uninterrupted for a significant amount of time with a public, private, or governmental entity located in the student�s geographical area.
Prerequisites: (1) either FIN 400, ECON 370, MKT 316, or MGT 309, (2) Junior status, (3) Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall and in the major, (4) permission of the department Chairperson and the College of Business Dean

GLBS 499 Independent Study
A special project supervised by a faculty adviser.
Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in the major, with the approval of the department Chairperson and the College of Business Dean (1-6 credit hours)